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Suggest Remedy For Brownish Red Coloured Tongue

Just got a tonsillectomy mid day yesterday. I just woke up cause I can't stay asleep to find my tongue is brownish black. I am pretty sure the black part is from the bombpop I ate before bed. I wiped my tongue and it was brownish red. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.

i have read your query and i think it may be due to inflammation you don't have to worry about much.

after tonsillectomy postop care is important :

~ Strenuous physical activity following surgery is discouraged.
~ drink plenty of water-Water, apple juice, grape juice, and Gatorade are excellent sources of liquid.
~ soft diet during the recovery period.
~ snoring and mouth breathing due to swelling in the throat can be seen. Breathing should return to normal when swelling subsides, 10-14 days after surgery.
~ if low grade fever or pain is there then paracetamol can be taken.

your brownish red tongue should return to normal within a week. if the problem persist then you should visit your doctor.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards
Dr. Shesh
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Suggest Remedy For Brownish Red Coloured Tongue

Hello and thanks for consulting HCM. i have read your query and i think it may be due to inflammation you don t have to worry about much. after tonsillectomy postop care is important : ~ Strenuous physical activity following surgery is discouraged. ~ drink plenty of water-Water, apple juice, grape juice, and Gatorade are excellent sources of liquid. ~ soft diet during the recovery period. ~ snoring and mouth breathing due to swelling in the throat can be seen. Breathing should return to normal when swelling subsides, 10-14 days after surgery. ~ if low grade fever or pain is there then paracetamol can be taken. your brownish red tongue should return to normal within a week. if the problem persist then you should visit your doctor. Hope this answers your query. Regards Dr. Shesh